Best Time to See Black Widows in Indiana
June, May and July is the best time to see black widows in Indiana. Based on 192 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when black widows are most active across the year in Indiana.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 22, 2026.
Northern Black Widow · Joseph McPhail CC BY
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192 verified observations of black widows in Indiana, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When black widows are recorded in Indiana
Peak month
June
53 records (27.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 1% |
| March | 0 | 0% |
| April | 6 | 3.1% |
| Maypeak | 33 | 17.2% |
| Junepeak | 53 | 27.6% |
| Julypeak | 25 | 13% |
| August | 24 | 12.5% |
| September | 20 | 10.4% |
| October | 23 | 12% |
| November | 5 | 2.6% |
| December | 1 | 0.5% |
Black Widows you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Black Widow | 148 |
| Southern Black Widow | 19 |
| Brown Widow | 6 |
Weather to expect, source Open-Meteo
Typical weather in Indiana
Recent typical conditions by month, so you can plan a trip around both when black widows are active and what the weather is doing. The best months to look for black widows sit around 53 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, so pack for that.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.6" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 3.7" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 5.3" |
| Apr | 61°F | 42°F | 3.6" |
| Maybest time | 71°F | 53°F | 4.5" |
| Junbest time | 81°F | 63°F | 3.2" |
| Julbest time | 84°F | 67°F | 4.7" |
| Aug | 83°F | 66°F | 3.6" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 1.8" |
| Oct | 65°F | 48°F | 4.4" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.3" |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 3" |
Typical recent conditions (5-year means) from the Open-Meteo archive, averaged for Indiana. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as a guide.
Sightings of black widows in Indiana peak in June, when 53 of the year's 192 verified observations are logged — about 27.6% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, May and July.
The quietest stretch is January, March and December, when black widows are hardest to find — no verified records exist for January. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The black widows you are most likely to encounter in Indiana are Northern Black Widow, Southern Black Widow and Brown Widow — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see black widows in Indiana
- Indiana Dunes National Park — National Park
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
- Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial — National Memorial
- George Rogers Clark National Historical Park — National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see black widows in Indiana?+
June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, May and July, based on 192 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are black widows hardest to see in Indiana?+
January is the quietest month for black widows in Indiana, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are black widows active year-round in Indiana?+
Black widows are recorded in 10 of 12 months in Indiana, concentrated around June and May.